Pakistan backs out of democracy summit, ready to engage with US bilaterally
Relationship between Pakistan, US has widened and expanded substantially under Biden administration, says FO
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Relationship between Pakistan, US has widened and expanded substantially under Biden administration, says FO
China, Turkiye not invited; Pakistan says it will engage with the US on a bilateral basis to encourage democratic values.
Islamabad chose to skip the event so that it does not potentially upset its "all-weather ally" China, officials said.
Pakistan would engage bilaterally with US, co-hosts to promote democratic principles, says FO
The issue of Pakistan's participation in the Second Summit for Democracy in the US had been under discussion for some time, particularly because it could potentially upset its "all-weather friend" China.